Teaching in a Pandemic Part I
Routines, Procedures, Management and Mindset
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Resources and Links
- Whether you are teaching face to face or virtual. Remember this situation is not ideal but it is temporary.
- Guidelines and Procedures for the Gym:
- Four Square – We can only share equipment within each class.
- Must plan out what equipment you plan to use.
- Link to Floor Plan (Just add Dots in the Squares for social distancing)
- Wilby’s Fitness Book (Link to author site for purchase)
- Fastest Class Challenge “Give Some Space, it’s Not A Race”
- Give students sympathy based on their situation. Remind them to remember the exercises and practice at home.
- Everyday it gets a little better, have some empathy!
- Find more ideas for Teaching During COVID in our blog post!
Teaching in a Pandemic Part II
Tips for Virtual Instruction or Teaching in a Classroom
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- Virtual instruction is a time to build rapport with students and make the experience enjoyable for students.
- Awesome opportunity for the community to see what we are teaching in the gym
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFhfVF5BiGg/?igshid=1cx5crkc2tva0
- Release the frustration of not being in control. Continue to provide opportunities for students to move and exercise.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZx39_BFf_/
- Add questions for students to respond using mentimeter.com
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFe_jnzBrKo/
- Lead your students in a fun icebreaker The River and the Bank by Nick Williamson over at BeWellPlayed.com
- How we do Daily Self Assessment instead of students touching the wall, we just have them show us what number they are.
- Communicate with the classroom teacher. Say hello, ask them how they are doing. Shows you value their time.
- Add some health concepts to your virtual teaching. Here is a blog post to get you started: Integrating Health and Wellness
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-FahfBOjw/
A little “This or That” to practice Balancing Skills
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Fitness Hustle TV & Michael Gincola
Teaching in a Pandemic Part III
Tips for Face to Face Instruction (Hybrid)
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- Ideas from openphysed.com New Open Weekly
- Listen and Move
- Wilby’s Fitness Book (Link to author site for purchase) Screencastify Recording
Check out the Teaching Kindergarten Podcast Page
How to Teach Locomotors Podcast Page HERE
Download the Locomotor License Cards
- Advocacy point: Students are only using the equipment within their class. Then you can sanitize the equipment after each class.
- Throwing and Catching With modifications of course, but students can practice the fundamentals of throwing and catching in their own space.
- Ideas for Station Teaching
- Soccer Unit Emphasizing the importance of not touch the ball with your hands.
Remember it is ALL about the students! Making sure to take care of YOURSELF! “Must put your oxygen mask on first before you can help others”!
Have Fun and Teach On!